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How long should a lawn mower last?

micheleperez6257micheleperez6257 Posts: 22
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I have had a lawn Mower for the past 5 years that works fine. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine but I purchased a new Honda one for the bells and whistles. How long shoils they last anyways?


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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I have a Hayter mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine that's about 10 years old.
    I service it every spring and I expect to get another 10 years out of it

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I'd be very disappointed with 5 years



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    I also have a Hayter with a B&S engine which has lasted over 20 years so far. Main problem is the carburetor which can get gummed up. It is cheaper just to buy a new carb than have it serviced. I have tried service kits with new diaphragms with some success.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    micheleperez6257 said:

    I have had a lawn Mower for the past 5 years that works fine. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine but I purchased a new Honda one for the bells and whistles. How long shoils they last anyways?


    What about this one you mentioned last week? You having us on Michael?

    quote
    Halo you guys. In having a big problem to choose what kind of lawn mower I should buy. The last one I had which is very old   and I think it is the time I should let it go. Although it will be hard for both of us. Now I need to find a new partner to replace it who is simple, smart, beauty and maybe don't too expensive. If you guys have some partners like that pleas recommend it to me, and we can discuss after that. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I have a Qualcast push mower that is 10 years old and still cuts as well as new. The propulsion unit isn't what it was though :#
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    @micheleperez6257
    quote from a previous thread!
    thank you guys so much for your help. After considering your comments and some reviews on homedepot or agreendhand, I decide to buy a Greenworks 21-Inch 13 Amp Corded Lawn Mower 25112

    Has this one broken already Michael, you’ve only had it a week! 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • DyersEndDyersEnd Posts: 730
    @micheleperez6257 , you'll probably have to ask a sensible question before you get a sensible answer.
  • micheleperez6257micheleperez6257 Posts: 22
    Lyn said:
    micheleperez6257 said:

    I have had a lawn Mower for the past 5 years that works fine. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine but I purchased a new Honda one for the bells and whistles. How long shoils they last anyways?


    What about this one you mentioned last week? You having us on Michael?

    quote
    Halo you guys. In having a big problem to choose what kind of lawn mower I should buy. The last one I had which is very old   and I think it is the time I should let it go. Although it will be hard for both of us. Now I need to find a new partner to replace it who is simple, smart, beauty and maybe don't too expensive. sIf you guys have some partners like that pleas recommend it to me, and we can discuss after that. 
    Lyn said:
    micheleperez6257 said:

    I have had a lawn Mower for the past 5 years that works fine. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine but I purchased a new Honda one for the bells and whistles. How long shoils they last anyways?



    Oh thank you so much for still remember my question. The lawn mower which I mentioned is my elder brother and I think that I can say it is my for fast. I really consider that How long should a lawn mower last?. Because my lawn mower which I just used 7 years and don't work well like I hope. You can see in my last question.



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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I think this will be about the third one he wants to buy in so many weeks. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    micheleperez6257 said:
    The lawn mower which I mentioned is my elder brother

    Was this the sheep or the rabbits?
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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